Chinese Herbal Medicine uses Traditional Chinese Medical ingredients such as roots, leaves and flowers which are combined according to classical Chinese Prescriptions to treat the client’s condition.
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine are part of the toolkit of Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM for short. TCM is an ancient, safe and effective medical system.
Acupuncture aims to establish energetic harmony in the whole person and thereby not only treat illness but also promote active health and vitality and thereby increase resistance to disease.
Fees
The Kagyu Samye Dzong clinic operates a sliding scale fee structure. Reduced fees are subject to availability – don’t hesitate to ask.
Chinese herbal medicine prescriptions are charged in addition to the consultation fees. The cost will usually range between £15 – £50/week depending on the individual prescription required.
Income | Initial Consultation | Follow-up |
---|---|---|
Over £35 000 | £90 | £60 |
£25 – 35 000 | £70 | £50 |
Under £25 000 | £50 | £35 |
Arrival
Please arrive with plenty of time and take a seat in the hall.
If you are early, the centre has a convenient tea room as well as a library where you can wait.
Medication
Remember to bring with you a list of all the medications you are taking to your first appointment.
This includes vitamins and supplements.
Payment
Payment is due prior to your appointment.
The day before your appointment you will receive a reminder email which contains a link to the payment portal.
Cancellations
If you need to reschedule, please do so as early as possible so that someone else can be seen.
Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice must be paid in full.
Transport
Underground: Bermondsey on the Jubilee Line.
Train: London Bridge is a 20min walk away.
Buses: No 1 and 78 buses stop at the “Spa Road” stop on Grange Road.
Accessibility
There is a short flight of stairs in the entrance to the centre.
If you require assistance with the stairs or a ramp to be laid out, please contact your practitioner ahead of your appointment.
Parking
On street parking is available in the nearby streets. Parking is free from 6:30 pm in the evenings.
Note that the clinic is located within the ULEZ Zone.
Directions
Click here for directions to Kagyu Samye Dzong.